Thought and Religion

Another question of mine is on the way religion takes control of our thoughts. Is it true there is more hope at the end of the rainbow when we believe someone is continually watching over us? Having just left a religion, I can be the first to express how much life is different when you ‘know’ life is going to turn out a specific way compared to not really knowing if you are alone or not. Religion and the idea of God give people hope to get out of bed everyday. They believe that whatever happens to them in today's circumstances, they’ll come out just fine, because their God is always taking care of them. With or without religion, everyone is trying to do better with their day, and I think that’s beautiful. What are your thoughts on the subject?